Award of RE TENDER: Ceredigion - Public Minibus Saturday Service / Dyfarnu AIL-DENDR: Ceredigion - Gwasanaeth Bws Mini Cyhoeddus Dydd Sadwrn

CYNGOR SIR CEREDIGION COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

22 May 2026 at 13:56

Tender

26 Feb 2026 at 12:05

Summary of the contracting process

Cyngor Sir Ceredigion County Council has completed the procurement process to award a contract for a new Saturday service on a public minibus route, located in the region UKL14, United Kingdom. The contract will commence on 25th July 2026 and run until 31st August 2027, with the option for a one-year extension. Valued at £26,000 annually and £56,500 including potential extensions, the contract was tendered via an open competition under the classification of services, specifically within public road transport and hire of passenger transport vehicles. The procurement stage has reached the award phase, with the contract officially active as of 22nd May 2026. The successful supplier, Lewis Taxis Cyf, an SME, will provide the required services.

This tender represents a growth opportunity for businesses specialising in public transport services, particularly those capable of meeting the demand for additional weekend services. Companies with experience in managing public road transport or hiring passenger vehicles with drivers would find this contract beneficial to enhance their service portfolio. The open competition procurement method allows various businesses, especially local SMEs, to participate, driving competitiveness and innovation in service delivery. Such opportunities help businesses expand their clientele by gaining access to public sector contracts, thus fostering growth and contributing to regional economic development.

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Notice Title

Award of RE TENDER: Ceredigion - Public Minibus Saturday Service / Dyfarnu AIL-DENDR: Ceredigion - Gwasanaeth Bws Mini Cyhoeddus Dydd Sadwrn

Notice Description

Ceredigion County Council is awarding a contract for the introduction of a Saturday service on an existing bus route that currently operates Monday to Friday. This requirement followed an unsuccessful attempt to secure a Saturday service during the previous tender process. Contracts to commence on 25th of July 2026 until 31 August 2027 with an option to extend for a period of one year. The contract has an annual value of PS26,000, with a total potential value, including extensions, of PS56,500. Mae Cyngor Sir Ceredigion yn dyfarnu contract ar gyfer cyflwyno gwasanaeth dydd Sadwrn ar lwybr bws presennol sy'n gweithredu o ddydd Llun i ddydd Gwener. Dilynodd y gofyniad hwn ymgais aflwyddiannus i sicrhau gwasanaeth dydd Sadwrn yn ystod y broses dendro flaenorol. Bydd y contract yn cychwyn ar 25 Gorffennaf 2026 hyd at 31 Awst 2027, gyda'r opsiwn i'w ymestyn am gyfnod o un flwyddyn. Mae gan y contract werth blynyddol o PS26,000, gyda chyfanswm gwerth posibl, gan gynnwys estyniadau, sef PS56,500.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Contracts to commence on 20th of June 2026 until 31st August 2027 with an option to extend for a period of one year.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065ce6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048046-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)


CPV Codes

60112000 - Public road transport services

60130000 - Special-purpose road passenger-transport services

60170000 - Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1
Lots Value
£1
Awards Value
£56,500 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 May 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
23 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 May 20261 months ago
Contract Period
24 Jul 2026 - 31 Aug 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CYNGOR SIR CEREDIGION COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ABERYSTWYTH
Postcode
SY23 3UE
Post Town
Shrewsbury
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL4 Mid and South West Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL41 Mid Wales
Delivery Location
TLL14 South West Wales

Local Authority
Ceredigion
Electoral Ward
Llanbadarn Fawr
Westminster Constituency
Ceredigion Preseli

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LEWIS TAXIS CYF

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